Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate

Visit the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s replicas of the Senate Chamber and Sen. Kennedy’s office, participate in live debates, and use digital tablets to engage with exhibits.

Experience democracy at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.

As soon as you step inside the Institute, you are greeted as a U.S. Senator. You’ll interact with a variety of digital exhibits related to the Senate’s history, explore replicas of the U.S. Senate Chamber and Senator Kennedy’s Washington, D.C. Russell Senate office, and take part in a live vote on the Senate floor. You’ll learn about the work that Senators really do and practice the skills needed to be successful.